Moonshot Mentor with Laverne McKinnon Embracing Hard Truths by Hugging the Bear 🤗🐻🐾
Jul 7, 2025
Explore the concept of 'hugging the bear' to confront tough realities in life and career. Discover how embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth and empowerment. The discussion highlights the coexistence of good and not-so-good experiences in our lives. Realizing that perfection is often an illusion can be liberating and healing.
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Michael's 'Hug the Bear' Anecdote
- Michael, a team member, suggested "hugging the bear" to face a problematic expert report head-on.
- This metaphor inspired embracing challenges directly, despite risks, rather than avoiding them.
Hug the Bear Mindset
- Hug the bear by confronting difficult truths openly and gathering accurate information.
- Resist gremlin voices that distract from truth and prevent progress.
Manage Gremlin Voices
- When gremlin voices arise, recognize they appear because you're onto something valuable.
- Understand these voices aim to keep you small; listen but do not engage deeply.